Motor Vehicle Operator
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Summary This position serves as the Motor Vehicle Operator for the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) under the supervision of the Grounds and Transportation Supervisor. The incumbent is required to work under minimal supervision and resolve problems associated with the work of the office. The Incumbent will be assigned to the Grounds and Transportation Section. Responsibilities The following is a list of the duties but not limited to: Primary Duties: A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and state operators permit is required for the position. The position has primary duties of operating and performing operator maintenance on one or more motor vehicles including vans, trucks, multi-purpose vehicles, patient transport vehicles and passenger shuttle vans which typically have a gross weight of more than 4,500 Kilograms (10,000 pounds) and up to 11,700 kilograms (26,000 pounds). Some of these vehicles are equipped with air brakes. Vehicles are driven on the basis of specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads (or the equivalent) over highway speeds. Incumbent adheres to all State and local traffic laws and ordinances. May drive on a regularly scheduled run, or drive in accordance with trip tickets assigned on a day-to-day basis. Incumbent is required to maneuver the vehicle in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets and congested parking lots. Incumbent drives passenger shuttle vans over predetermined routes and arrives at and departs from pick up and discharge points at scheduled times. Incumbent drives vehicles equipped with power takeoff device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winces, power lifts, plows and spreaders. Incumbent will prepare soil for plants, seeding, thinning, transplanting, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, aerating, mulching, sprayings, dusting of grass, ground cover, flowers, shrubs and trees. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6AM to 2:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD01679A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details. Qualifications A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and state operators permit is required for the position. If found qualified you will be asked at that time for a copy of your CDL.EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Preferred Experience: Drives vehicles equipped with power takeoff device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winces, power lifts, and plows and spreaders. Required to: drive a variety of other types of gasoline-powered equipment, including buses, forklift, small tractors, lawn mowers, utility vehicles, etc. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Physical Strength and Agility Reliability And Dependability Vehicle Maintenance Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work requires good coordination as well as manual dexterity. Incumbent is required to bend, stoop, crawl, walk, climb and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replacing an electrical fuse on open highways. In addition to the requirements with greater physical effort is needed at this level to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles, especially when backing these vehicles. Ambulance or patient transport vehicle drivers may be required to assist patients into and out of the vehicle, which involves physical exertion and frequent stooping and bending. Working Conditions: Work is performed under various weather and road conditions, to operate snow plow and sand / salt spreader during icy and snowy conditions, and to run power tailgate on trucks in all kinds of weather conditions. Incumbent drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems and may be exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises and burns. In addition Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a Government installation or establishment. Drivers are exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Education No education requirements for this position. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.